Location
Kasese Town is located in Western Uganda and it is the largest town in Rwenzururu Kingdom and the King of Rwenzururu has a palace in the town.

Population
In 2011 , the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) estimated the population of Kasese at 74,300.

Key attractions
The key attractions around Kasese Town include the following among others:

Queen Elizabeth National Park which is located 16 Km from Kasese Town.

Rwenzori Mountain which is about 25 Km from Kasese Town.

Rwenzori Mountains National Park located about 25 Km from Kasese Town.

Kibale Forest National Park found in Kasese district.

Hima Cement
Hima Cement Plant is about 29 km from Kasese Town on Fortportal-Kasese Road. Hima Cement Limited is the second-largest manufacturer of cement in Uganda with annual production in excess of 850,000 metric tons.